Seniors in our Better Medicare Alliance beneficiary network have been actively advocating on behalf of Medicare Advantage — and their voices are making a difference. Today, we are excited to mark an important milestone: More…
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Beyond the Headlines: What A New Analysis Misses About Medicare Advantage
July 10, 2025
Study after study has shown that Medicare Advantage works: Beneficiaries experience fewer avoidable hospitalizations, more preventive care, better outcomes after discharge, and greater satisfaction — all while saving money. That’s why more than 34 million…
Medicare Advantage Helps Close Gaps in Care, Say Physician Leaders
July 8, 2025
Recent research from the Berkeley Research Group finds that Medicare Advantage delivers more preventive care and better health outcomes across populations when compared to Fee-for-Service Medicare — with higher rates of screenings and primary care…
New Polling Shows Voter Backlash as Senate Republicans Weigh Medicare Advantage Cuts
June 12, 2025
As Senate Republicans consider cuts to Medicare Advantage in budget reconciliation, new national polling reveals overwhelming public opposition, with voters sending a clear warning to lawmakers: Any attempt to scale back Medicare Advantage would carry…
Physician-led Vancouver Clinic leans into Medicare Advantage
June 4, 2025
Mark Mantei offers a convincing argument that he believes Medicare Advantage is the best health care program for seniors: He plans to use it himself. Mantei, who just turned 65, is CEO of the Vancouver…
‘I Don’t Know What I’d Do Without It’: How Medicare Advantage Helps Seniors Stay Healthy and Out of the Hospital
May 22, 2025
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries already know that their plans help keep them healthy, independent, and out of the hospital. Now new research is backing this up, showing Medicare Advantage delivers more preventive care and better health…